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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.52, 1,364.82 and 615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.52, 1,364.82 and 615.65 is: 850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.52 : 1,364.82 = 615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.52/1,364.82 = 615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.52x = 1,364.82 × 615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.52x = 840,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,251.43/988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.01

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